State of the Hike: 3 week edition
Can you believe it’s only 3 weeks before I leave for San Diego and the start of this PCT insanity? I’m not sure I can. I am holding off on finalizing my start date...
Monthly Archive: March 2014
Backpacking with braces
During my 2012 JMT section hike and 2013 JMT thru-hike, I wore orthodontic braces. Before hiking, I thought it was going to be a hassle in some way or another. This didn’t discourage me...
Mount Diablo Base to Summit (13 mile loop hike)
In a nutshell Mount Diablo Base to Summit Distance 13.2 miles Total elevation gain 3323 ft Trail type Loop Time 6 hrs 40 min Conditions Some clouds, high of 71°F Fee $6 cash-only parking...
State of the Hike: 5 week edition
The last three weeks have whizzed by in a blur. I’ve been telling people I was leaving in 6 weeks, but I just looked at a calendar and it’s actually 5 weeks. … Oh...
JMT Day 20: Whitney summit, burger, and the end
August 23rd, 2013 Friday … Sometimes the ends of experiences are the hardest for me to record. I didn’t write a journal entry the night we finished the JMT. In the euphoric haze and...
JMT Day 19: Wind, wag bags, and the extra food feast
August 22nd, 2013 Thursday Today is the last full wilderness day. It’s a bit surreal. We got up and moved out in good time, saving breakfast for the road. After only a short time,...
PCT food planning: overview
It should be of no surprise to anyone that walking the PCT from Mexico to Canada will require a lot of food. And by a lot, I mean truly massive quantities. The food planning...
JMT Day 18: Coyotes, lightning, and the highest point
August 21, 2013 Wednesday Rain started up again in the wee hours of the morning. It had stopped by the time we got out of our tents, but continued lightly on & off all...
Hiking bra reviews: Moving Comfort Juno & Serena
When I am wearing the same pieces of clothing every day for weeks or months, it’s important for them to fit well. That being said, I can make do with shirts and pants getting...
JMT Day 17: Bonking on Glen, and Snickers to the rescue
August 20, 2013 Tuesday We packed up the tent wet, had breakfast in camp, and headed out at what felt like a good hour. The first 4 miles were pretty, a steady climb with...
